We Really Like Her!

Hope you’re hungry because Danita, Emily and Nerdist writer/editor Lindsey Romain are serving up an all-new episode dedicated to Keri Russell in WAITRESS. On the menu: mourning the loss of late actor/writer/director Adrienne Shelly, drooling over pies (they’re better than cakes!), and predicting who Keri will play in a galaxy far, far away.We Really Like Her! is produced by Danita Steinberg and Emily Gagne, edited by Sonya Suraci, with a theme song by Emily Milling.

Emily and Danita are in interview mode this week as they chat with Stacey Tenenbaum, the director of PIPE DREAMS, a documentary that follows five young organists as they compete in Canada’s prestigious International Organ Competition (or the CIOC) in Montreal. In anticipation of the film’s upcoming world premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, we ask Stacey about the technical challenges of making a film about multiple subjects, subjectivity in documentary, and, most importantly, why we should all eat bananas when we are anxious. We Really Like Her! is produced by Danita Steinberg and Emily Gagne, edited by Sonya Suraci, with a theme song by Emily Milling.

Emily and Danita are back from their escape to L.A. and ready to talk - at great length! - about the crown jewel of Brooklyn and star of almost every single indie drama directed by woman, Michelle Williams. While the second half of this episode is an extended ode to the sexiest film about Toronto (TAKE THIS WALTZ), there’s also talk of BLUE VALENTINE, DAWSON’S CREEK, MEEK’S CUTOFF and HALLOWEEN: H20. Speaking of HALLOWEEN, the girls share an exclusive, first-hand account of visiting Michael Myers’ bush! You don’t wanna wait to listen to this episode because new things get old and also, Luke Kirby is very hot. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

This week, Danita and Emily take a detour to review Juanita, a new Netflix dramedy starring the always incredible Alfre Woodard. Did Juanita ever eat the turkey leg she had with her at the start of her journey of self-discovery? Why did everyone keep asking her if she had a makeover when she wore a colour other than black? Is Blair Underwood okay? The girls ask these and more pressing questions, while also previewing their next episode (coming April 10)! Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Bring your appetite and your best dress because Emily and Danita are taking an impromptu trip to Italy with Diane Lane and UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN! This 48-minute tour of Diane’s ridiculously cool life and filmography (ladies and gentlemen, THE FABULOUS STAINS!) also includes a detour to the land of worshipping all things Sandra Oh. And don’t miss Emily’s conspiracy theory about “the best movie of 2018” (hint: it’s not GREEN BOOK). Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Danita Steinberg. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Take a trip to LADYWORLD as Emily and Danita interview crazy cool filmmaker Amanda Kramer! Listen up as the trio chat about LADYWORLD’s upcoming screening at the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) Next Wave Film Festival, as well as the implications of portraying female conflict on screen and the importance of challenging expectations through art. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Get carried away with Danita, Emily and Drunk Feminist Films co-founder Steph Guthrie as they discuss Debra Winger’s Oscar-nominated performance in AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Listen in as they lift the so-called “difficult” actress up where she belongs, showering her with endless TERMS OF ENDEARMENT for her fearless drive to create memorable (and messy!) female characters. Plus, the first WRLH! sing-a-long? Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

This week, Danita and Emily are having what Ariel Fisher’s having as they chat with the Fangoria writer and AFTER ALL podcast co-host about Nora Ephron, Carrie Fisher and the best rom-com of all time, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. Put on your best sweater and blazer combo for a stroll through Central Park and the incredible careers of Nora and Carrie (on and off camera). And of course, we spend some time tipping our hats to Meg Ryan's perfect hair.Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Danita and Emily rev up for another year of celebrating all things women in film with some BIG love for late, great director/actress/tinted glasses aficionado Penny Marshall. Buckle in as they take a tour of Penny’s career, discussing why she was, truly, in a league of her own. Her final film, 2001’s RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS, is a perfect representation of her hilarious and heartfelt brand. Plus, details on WRLH!’s upcoming A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN screening and Penny tribute (January 24 at the Revue Cinema!). Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Emily and Danita get emotional in all the ways as they look back on all the great films made by and/or starring women they watched this year. Settle in with a festive beverage of choice (or iced coffee, Danita’s fave) as they gush about everything from the “difficult women” of TULLY and CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?, to the film that changed both of their movie-going lives (it’s not, to Emily’s chagrin, MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN!), to their fave first watches (see: “the best movie of TIFF 2018”, THE JOY LUCK CLUB). Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Here they go again! Danita and Emily are heading two doors down to review Netflix original movie Dumplin' (written, directed, produced and edited by women!). Join in as they sing the praises of Dolly Parton and Jen Aniston, look at the ways the film portrays female friendships and body image, and celebrate the fine, fabulous art of drag.

Emily and Danita are saying “Whoopi!” this week as film writer and Black Gold programmer Sarah-Tai Black stops in to talk about Whoopi Goldberg and her performance (and amazing wardrobe!!) in “action comedy thriller” Fatal Beauty. Consider this a bonus episode of The View as the Hot Topics include The Pagemaster, malls in ‘80s movies, and sex with Sam Elliot. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

It’s three on two in this week’s all-new episode, as Emily and Danita are joined by Actual Basketball Fan and funny lady extraordinaire Alexis McLaren to take on actress Sanaa Lathan AND writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood! All’s fair in this discussion of Love & Basketball, with topics including the lack of female-driven sports films, how to set an actually sexy scene (one word: Maxwell), and possible (read: slam dunk) titles for the sequel (Double or Nothing, anyone?).Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Happy Halloween, you ghouls! Emily and Danita are celebrating their fave holiday by revisiting Alison Lohman’s performance in Drag Me to Hell. Is this movie actually commenting on female ambition and the mental and physical rituals women have to perform in order to be taken seriously by society? Or is it just another example of a male filmmaker making a deal with the devil known as misogyny? Also, when it comes to evil talking animals, who is cinema’s G.O.A.T.??Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

On this week’s all-new episode, Danita and Emily pick up ‘The Hitchhiker’ with Richelle Charkot, Programming Director of the Royal Cinema! Buckle in for a tribute to the incredible Ida Lupino: the only woman to direct an episode of the original ‘The Twilight Zone’ (“Masks”) and an all-around post-Code trailblazer.Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

Grab some ‘Popcorn’ and stay clear of men with suspiciously bad skin because Emily and Danita are kicking off the best month of the year with close ghoulfriend Kristal Cooper and her favourite underappreciated scream queen, Jill Schoelen! In this terrifying triple bill, the girls take a stab at discussing Freddy “The Phantom” Kreuger, ‘The Stepfather’ (1987, NOT 2009!), and why horror is a safe space for women… if they’re brunette.Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

It’s time for another WRLH! Live Report as Emily and Danita are joined by critic and comedian Jourdain Searles to recap TIFF 2018! Strap in for reviews of some the most talked about female-directed flicks of the fest (like Stella Meghie’s ‘The Weekend’, Marielle Heller’s ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ and Claire Denis’ ‘High Life’!) and steaming takes on David Gordon Green’s ‘Halloween’ and Bradley Cooper’s ‘A Star is Born’. #ShareHerJourney! Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Perry Jackson. Theme music by Emily Milling.

In a Very Special Episode, Emily and Danita report live from TIFF 2018, chatting with Carolina Hellsgård, the director of female zombie flick 'Endzeit' (or 'Ever After')! Listen up for discussions about blueberries, butterflies and being inspired by Lynne Ramsay. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Perry Jackson. Theme music by Emily Milling.

We’re going (back!) to school again with Reel Honey founder Sydney Urbanek! Yes, it’s time to talk (and sing!) about our fave “girl for all seasons”: Stephanie Zinone, or Michelle Pfeiffer in Grease 2. You guys, female agency has never looked so C-O-O-L! Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.

This week we’re getting honest to blog about everything from reproductive rights to pulling off skirts over pants with the help of Badvice co-host/comedian Robin Hebb and Ellen Page’s performance in ‘Juno’! Get ready for Diablo Cody stanning, Jason Bateman hating, and an ongoing analysis of the appeal of the hamburger phone. Produced by Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg. Edited by Sonya Suraci. Theme music by Emily Milling.